Canning: it isn't just for gatherers

[switchhitter]

I had my first batch of canned squirrel just the other morning before Jamie and I went rabbit hunting. Best biscuits and gravy I have ever had.

I've been canning venison for 5 or 6 years now, Since Jamie showed me how. My wife loves the canned venison because it is so tender. Also you can have a meal ready in no time just pour it over rice or noodles.

Going to try squirrel pot pie next

 

[Big_Holla]

Re-reading your post and man this just seems so simple even a caveman can do it LOL!

 

[Sgt Fury]

Re-reading your post and man this just seems so simple even a caveman can do it LOL!

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[Jamie]

Re-reading your post and man this just seems so simple even a caveman can do it LOL!

that tracks. I'm a house painter, which is about 1/2 a notch below a caveman.

 

[hickslawns]

I'm a lawn mower/snow plow jockey. Not sure if that is above or below painter. Also around 1/2 notch above caveman.

Bringing this to the top. Killed my doe. Put her in the cooler. Prepping it now. Plan on canning majority of it tomorrow. Mainly because I checked the freezer and we really don't need anymore burger or roast. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Such a great thread. Well worth TTT.

 

[Dustinb80]

I did some maple jalapenos about a month or so ago. Gave 3 jars away bc I was proud of them, taste so good I'm on my second jar myself. Next year I'll do way more. Delicious

 

[Redhunter1012]

I been canning venison the last couple years. I would have never realized how versatile it is. You have the obvious quick recipes like beef n noodles, meat for soups. But ill open a jar, lay in a bowl, sprinkle some cumin and chili powder, heat up, and you have some delicious fajita meat. Add to mushroom soup and serve over rice. Stroganoff is another

 

[djohn9713]

I did some maple jalapenos about a month or so ago. Gave 3 jars away bc I was proud of them, taste so good I'm on my second jar myself. Next year I'll do way more. Delicious

I need that recipe. Did a bunch of canning this summer, but haven't done venison yet as I don't have a pressure cooker.

 

[Dustinb80]

I need that recipe. Did a bunch of canning this summer, but haven't done venison yet as I don't have a pressure cooker.

https://www.freshpreserving.com/maple-pickled-jalapenos-br4091.html

 

[Jamie]

here's a picture of me prepping for the doomsday virus. 80-90 squirrels, will yield about 35 quarts, plus about 5 dozen back legs segregated for buffalo woodland wings. I'll can my venison shanks today, too. three canners full and running with about an hour to go. as soon as they're done and cooled down enough to open, I'll start the second run.

 

[Dustinb80]

Looks good. Reminds me, Im just about out of my Maple Jalapenos. Damn things went quick. I started with 6 jars. My brother got one, @bowhunter1023 got one and @MoonLab got one. Ive gone through the rest, Fuckin delicious.

 

[MoonLab]

Looks good. Reminds me, Im just about out of my Maple Jalapenos. Damn things went quick. I started with 6 jars. My brother got one, @bowhunter1023 got one and @MoonLab got one. Ive gone through the rest, Fuckin delicious.

I need 3 jar of it. Thanks buddy

 

[bowhunter1023]

One of the best pickled items I've ever had. Especially clutch on anything super spicy.

 

[jagermeister]

@Jamie you my friend are an inspiration.

 

[bowhunter1023]

Anyone canned ground venison before? Thoughts?

 

[MoonLab]

Nice work, Jamie

 

[Redhunter1012]

Anyone canned ground venison before? Thoughts?

I had a buddy that cans alot that did it a few years ago. Said it was "meh". But added to pasta sauce and dishes it was convenient. I dont think he did it again. I always think about doing it for the convenience but haven't committed yet

 

[Jamie]

Anyone canned ground venison before? Thoughts?

I've thought about it, but have never figured out what I'd ever use it for. for what I usually do with ground venison, having it pre-cooked wouldn't be of any help to me. don't know anyone who's actually done it.

 

[bowhunter1023]

I thought about doing it for pasta as well. Or maybe just doing up. 5 gallons of sauce and canning that.

 

[Buckmaster]

I’ve canned some sugar cube size chunks which otherwise would have been ground. Good for chili, stew, and soup. My wife won’t consider it as it’s meat that sits on a shelf in the basement. It’s good cold straight from the can simply self spoon feeding. Guess she’ll be the one that grows hungry.